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Judith Johansson(Sweden, 1916-1993)
a carpet, 'Blomsterkrans', flat weave, approximately 273 x 208 cm, signed JJ E
Hammer price
26 000SEK
Estimate
15 000 - 18 000 SEK

A carpet, 'Blomsterkrans', flat weave, approximately 273 x 208 cm, signed JJ E

Sweden, the 1960s.

Literature

Compare with "JJ Så vävdes ett livsverk - En berättelse om de vävda konstverken från Judith Johanssons ateljé i Knäred", Falkenberg/Varberg 2006, colour plate page 29.

More information

The first "Blomsterkrans" carpet was commissioned by king Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden for prince Eugen's guest room at Vadstena Abbey.
Judith Johansson has described the background of the pattern as follows: "With the colours from a bouquet of summer flowers, the carpet has been designed to complement one of professor Carl Malmsten's light coloured dining room sets."

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